A vulnerability in Microsoft’s popular Internet Explorer web browser can allow a “remote, unauthorized attack” on users’ computers, the company announced over the weekend via a Service Advisory. Although it is working to fix the problem, the company suggests “workarounds.”

Better Business Bureau emphasizes that these sort of exploits are the main reason to keep software up-to-date and apply operating system patches and updates when they are released.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, a division of the Department of Homeland Security, is urging computer users to employ Microsoft’s Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) if possible, or temporarily switch to a different browser until an official update is made available.

The “use-after-free” vulnerability can allow remote attackers to install code on a user’s computer without authorization. Versions 6 through 11 of Internet Explorer (IE) are vulnerable, and users who still have the Windows XP operating system are at greater risk because the company is no longer supporting the product.

Better Business Bureau is joining with security experts in recommending that IE users take the following steps:

Download the EMET on your computer for additional protection (although it may not mitigate this particular vulnerability);

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All money raised goes to charities that benefit women and children. On an annual basis the store generally raises $150-$175,000.
Though the prices are very reasonable -- bargains indeed -- over the past 51 years, the Rummage Room has contributed well over $ 4 million to charity.

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Addison Cheng, 64, of 45 Standish Rd in Stamford was arrested by Greenwich Police on Aug 10 around 5:00pm in the area of East Putnam Ave in Riverside
According to Greenwich Police, multiple units were dispatched to 1239 East Putnam Ave on a report of a shoplifting incident. Mr. Cheng was observed placing items totaling $27.60 in a black leather bag and leaving the store without paying for the items. Mr. Cheng, who was stopped by CVS employees, admitted he was trying to steal the items.
He was charged with Larceny 6.

A volunteer at the Rummage Room in Old Greenwich shows a customer a piece of jewelry. Credit: Leslie Yager
The First Congregational Church of Greenwich is excited to announce the 53rd Grand Reopening of the Rummage Room on Tuesday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m.
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